Steering and funding related to educational policy cannot solely focus on the completion of basic qualifications. Further and continuing education and training, which take a shorter time to complete than degrees, are increasingly important in vocational
education and higher education. Liberal adult education
also addresses the needs of the aging population and
people outside employment.
The division of administration, funding and steering systems according to the administrative sector and educational level emphasises activities in line with present structures, which is an obstacle for the required reform. The needs of individuals and workplaces can be met by lowering the thresholds of education, employment and economic administration.
The reform of regional administration enables education to react more rapidly to change. Benefiting from the resources of further and continuing adult education and labour market training will be intensified by increasing synergy and cooperation on a national
and regional level.